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Remembering women veterans: Patty Berg — Golf star & Marine

May 30, 2011

Remembering women veterans: Patty Berg — Golf star and Marine

Many people think women golfers are a recent phenomenon, but the story of Patty Berg goes back a half century. Patty Berg helped create the LPGA in 1948 and was the LPGA’s first president. Berg won 15 major titles which is an all-time record for a woman golfer. Berg also served in WWII as a Marine lieutenant. This memorial day Oregon Women’s Report would like to remember this great American veteran and outstanding athlete Patty Berg.